In This Issue
Durstons expands operations with new Somerset site
Hillier announces progress on proposed sale of Hemel Hempstead location
Caulders brings award-winning garden centre to East Lothian
Colegrave Seabrook Foundation students presented with awards at BBC Gardeners World Live!
Summer starts at SOLEX 2026 – register today
Antirrhinum 'Shiryu Kiss' wins the Peter Seabrook Award
Winners revealed at HTA’s New Plant Awards 2026
Antirrhinum 'Shiryu Kiss' wins Visitor Vote and Profitplant UK named ‘Best Stand’ at the HTA National Plant Show
Bents celebrates colleagues with 10+ years experience
Retail leader Justin King to speak at GCA Conference
HTA welcomes local MP Olly Glover to Chilton office
Crocus grows 20% as investment in homegrown production delivers
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Professor Alice Roberts’ Garden of Evolution wins Best Show Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Garden wildlife emerging as aey growth category for garden centres
New ‘Voices of Retail’ data reveals community is retail’s most underused growth strategy
GARDENA announces Giovanna Fletcher as ambassador
Slug invasion warning as wet weather grips UK gardens
Birdfy announces major Prime Day savings
spoga+gafa 2026 reflects changing garden industry
Perennial welcomes Angela Oliver and Steve Harper as ambassadors
DIY sector unites behind 35% recycled plastic target
Personal connections drive global horticulture
Explore Italy's leading nursery regions at 78th AIPH Annual Congress 2026
Countdown to RHS Sandringham
The Great Stag Hunt
The best of last week's
Blue Diamond to raise £60m to accelerate growth
GIMA to launch international trade service Gardenex
GCA BoT shows strong performance for furniture & BBQ sales in May
Hot May highlights the value of gardens as garden centres navigate rising costs
Accurate time, every time – take control of staff attendance with WorkForce Manager
Zest adds to its modular outdoor entertaining collection
Greenfingers Kilimanjaro Team back in the UK with total raised so far now up to £234,175
Blue Diamond to buy Highfield Garden World
Greenfingers Charity runs Trains in the Garden to win Gold at BBC Gardeners World Live!
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Summer starts at SOLEX 2026 – register today

 

With just a few weeks to go until SOLEX 26 opens its doors, excitement is building for what promises to be another fantastic show.
 
Visitors can explore the generous, spacious aisles of Hall 5 at the NEC and discover the latest innovations from 51 of the UK’s leading outdoor leisure product suppliers.
 
SOLEX is the perfect opportunity to see, touch, feel, sit, and experience a whole range of exciting, on-trend new products that customers will be looking to purchase for 2027.
 
At SOLEX 26, visitors will be inspired by complete garden concepts rather than static product lines. Each setting is designed to reflect how people really use their outdoor spaces, from weeknight suppers and relaxed weekend gatherings to impromptu parties and quiet moments of downtime.
 
The realities of the British climate are tackled head-on throughout the show, with exhibitors presenting clever shelter and shade solutions, durable low-maintenance materials, outdoor heating and ideas for year-round comfort, helping outdoor kitchens, lounges and dining areas stay in action well beyond the peak summer months.
 
SOLEX 26 brings the very best of outdoor living together in one place, including furniture, fire, shade, kitchens, décor, heating and accessories, all showcased in a welcoming, friendly and inspiring atmosphere.
 
For retailers planning future ranges, designing store displays or curating online collections, SOLEX 26 is the outdoor living trade event not to be missed.

 

SOLEX – The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition organised by the industry for the industry.
 7th - 9th July 2026 NEC, Birmingham

 

Register for SOLEX today – click here

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